Kitchener Natural Areas Program

Through our Kitchener Natural Areas Program (KNAP), we offer events and learning opportunities for people of all ages. We run these programs at Huron Natural Area and other spaces in Kitchener.

On this page:

1. About the program
2. Current events
3. Cost

About the program

The Kitchener Natural Areas Program (KNAP) is an environmental program that promotes the stewardship of our natural spaces by:

• engaging the community in environmental stewardship projects
• educating people about our natural areas
• creating opportunities for people to experience nature in the city

We offer this program through partnerships with:

• Nature Connect
• Humans in Nature

Help shape the future of KNAP

We are currently exploring the opportunity to expand KNAP’s volunteer and educational programs to give Kitchener residents more opportunities to learn about and engage in the protection and enhancement of Kitchener’s trees and natural areas.

Until March 15, visit EngageWR.ca/KNAP to let us know what educational programming and volunteer stewardship opportunities you are most interested in. This feedback will be used to help shape new programs, including learning opportunities and hands-on volunteer experiences.

Current events

Our program schedule has a variety of programs to help you get in touch with nature and yourself through guided hikes, meditations, mindfulness practices and educational guided walks. Visit our calendar to explore all our upcoming programs.

Nature wellness programs

• Saturday, January 24: Embracing Winter - Guided Nature Walk at Huron Natural Area
• Saturday, February 7: Embracing Winter - Guided Nature Walk at Huron Natural Area
• Saturday, February 28: Winter Yoga Hike at Huron Natural Area
• Friday, March 20: Spring Equinox Forest Bathing at Huron Natural Area
• Saturday, April 11: Signs of Spring - Guided Nature Walk at Huron Natural Area

Forestry talks

In partnership with the Kitchener Public Library (KPL), the City's Forestry and Natural Areas team is hosting a series of talks for adults aged 50+ at KPL locations across the city. Visit the KPL events calendar for a full list of upcoming events

• Tuesday, March 3, 10 - 11 a.m. - The Benefits of Trees - Country Hills Library
• Thursday, March 26, 10 - 11 a.m. - The Benefits of Trees - Grand River Stanley Park Library. Registration is required.
• Tuesday, April 7, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Invasive Species - Victoria Hills Community Centre
• Wednesday, April 29, 1 - 2 p.m. - The Benefits of Trees - Forest Heights Library. Registration is required.
• Monday, May 11, 6:30 - 8 p.m. - Tree Pruning - Grand River Library
• Thursday, June 25, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Pollinators - Central Library

Cost

Most events are free. If there is a fee, we will include it in the program description.